Young people are the future of the country, the vitality of society, and the driving force of the economy. However, they are also the most neglected and sacrificed group, their work pressure and life burden are not light, their rest and entertainment are not much, and their happiness and satisfaction are not high.
In order to improve the working and living conditions of young people, enhance their happiness and loyalty, this year, Fok Qigang, a deputy to the National People's Congress and a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, put forward a proposal to increase the number of annual leave days for young people and make paid annual leave policy mandatory.
His recommendations are based on the following considerations:
One is that young people's physical and mental health needs more rest and relaxation. Working and studying long hours can lead to physical and mental fatigue among young people, affecting their health and efficiency. Young people need enough time to adjust to their state, release their stress, and enjoy their lives. Paid annual leave can give young people the opportunity to have more choices and freedom to do what they love and achieve their dreams.
Second, the consumption needs of young people need more stimulation and satisfaction. Young people are the main force of consumption, and their consumption preferences and spending power are constantly changing and improving. Young people need to have more time and money to spend, to experience different products and services, to improve their quality of life and well-being. Paid annual leave can provide young people with such conditions that they can have more income and expenses to buy what they want, to travel, entertainment, study, etc.
Third, young people's social responsibilities need to be more undertaken and fulfilled. Young people are part of society, and their values and behaviour will affect the development and progress of society. Young people need to have more time and space to pay attention to and participate in social affairs, to contribute their strength and wisdom, and to realize their social values and social significance. Paid annual leave can provide such a platform for young people to have more opportunities and ways to understand and care about social issues, and to participate in and support social welfare and innovation.
To sum up, I believe that Deputy Huo Qigang's proposal is very necessary and meaningful, and it conforms to the interests and needs of young people, as well as the development and expectations of society. I hope that the society can attach importance to and support this suggestion, give more leave to young people from the system and policy, let young people truly enjoy the right to paid annual leave from the supervision and protection, and let young people make better use of the opportunity of paid annual leave from the guidance and encouragement. I believe that this will not only make young people healthier, happier and more promising, but also make society more harmonious, prosperous and progressive.